Our Services
Better Steps Life Skills Center provides Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)–authorized services that support individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills, preparing for employment, and increasing independence. Our services are designed to be person-centered, practical, and responsive to each participant’s unique goals, strengths, and needs.
We work collaboratively with participants, families, schools, and community partners to create supportive pathways toward education, employment, and meaningful community engagement.
What We Offer
Supported Employment
Supported Employment provides individualized assistance to help participants secure and maintain competitive employment. Services include job coaching, skill development, workplace accommodations, and ongoing support tailored to each person’s strengths and goals. The focus is on long-term success, independence, and job retention.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
On-the-Job Training offers hands-on learning in real work environments where participants develop job-specific skills while employed. Support is provided directly at the worksite to help individuals learn tasks, adapt to expectations, and build confidence. This service bridges training with real employment experience.
Pre-Placement Training
Pre-Placement Training prepares participants for entering the workforce by building foundational employment skills. This service focuses on task readiness, workplace behavior, communication, and understanding employer expectations. Participants gain confidence and readiness before moving into job placement.
Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE)
Work-Based Learning Experiences provide supervised, real-world opportunities to explore careers and workplace environments. Participants gain practical skills while learning about job roles, expectations, and interests. These experiences support informed career decisions and smoother transitions into employment.
Work Readiness Training
Work Readiness Training focuses on essential skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Participants develop communication, time management, professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. This service helps individuals build confidence and prepare for real employment settings.
Career Camp
Career Camps are short-term, interactive programs designed to support career exploration and life skills development. Participants engage in hands-on activities that strengthen self-awareness, confidence, and employment readiness. Camps encourage peer learning, self-advocacy, and goal setting.
Self-Advocacy Training
Self-Advocacy Training empowers participants to understand their strengths, needs, and rights. This service helps individuals develop confidence, decision-making skills, and effective communication. Participants learn how to advocate for themselves in work, education, and community settings.
Employment Services
Employment Services provide personalized job development and placement support based on each participant’s interests and abilities. Services include employer connections, interview preparation, job matching, and follow-up support. Ongoing guidance ensures long-term employment success.
Transportation
Transportation support helps participants access employment-related services, training, and activities. This service reduces barriers by ensuring reliable transportation to work, programs, and appointments. Support is tailored to individual needs and schedules.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Pre-Employment Transition Services support students as they prepare for life after high school. Services focus on career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and postsecondary planning. Pre-ETS helps students build skills for a successful transition into employment or further education.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Personal Care Assistant services provide support with daily living and personal care tasks. This assistance helps participants maintain independence while actively engaging in work, training, and community activities. Services are individualized based on functional needs and goals.
Youth Peer Mentoring Services (YPM)
Youth Peer Mentoring connects participants with trained peers who offer guidance, encouragement, and shared experiences. This service supports independence, confidence, and social skill development. Mentors help participants navigate challenges related to work, life skills, and self-advocacy.
Certified Business Technical Assistance and Consultation (CBTAC)
CBTAC services provide structured guidance for individuals and organizations seeking business support. Assistance includes planning, development, compliance, and operational strategies. Services are designed to promote sustainable growth and informed decision-making.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re interested in learning more about our services or exploring next steps, our team is here to help. We’re happy to answer questions, discuss eligibility, and provide guidance on available programs.
Our Services
Better Steps Life Skills Center provides Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)–authorized services that support individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills, preparing for employment, and increasing independence. Our services are designed to be person-centered, practical, and responsive to each participant’s unique goals, strengths, and needs.
We work collaboratively with participants, families, schools, and community partners to create supportive pathways toward education, employment, and meaningful community engagement.
What We Offer
Supported Employment
Supported Employment provides individualized assistance to help participants secure and maintain competitive employment. Services include job coaching, skill development, workplace accommodations, and ongoing support tailored to each person’s strengths and goals. The focus is on long-term success, independence, and job retention.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
On-the-Job Training offers hands-on learning in real work environments where participants develop job-specific skills while employed. Support is provided directly at the worksite to help individuals learn tasks, adapt to expectations, and build confidence. This service bridges training with real employment experience.
Pre-Placement Training
Pre-Placement Training prepares participants for entering the workforce by building foundational employment skills. This service focuses on task readiness, workplace behavior, communication, and understanding employer expectations. Participants gain confidence and readiness before moving into job placement.
Work-Based Learning Experience (WBLE)
Work-Based Learning Experiences provide supervised, real-world opportunities to explore careers and workplace environments. Participants gain practical skills while learning about job roles, expectations, and interests. These experiences support informed career decisions and smoother transitions into employment.
Work Readiness Training
Work Readiness Training focuses on essential skills needed to succeed in the workplace. Participants develop communication, time management, professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. This service helps individuals build confidence and prepare for real employment settings.
Career Camp
Career Camps are short-term, interactive programs designed to support career exploration and life skills development. Participants engage in hands-on activities that strengthen self-awareness, confidence, and employment readiness. Camps encourage peer learning, self-advocacy, and goal setting.
Self-Advocacy Training
Self-Advocacy Training empowers participants to understand their strengths, needs, and rights. This service helps individuals develop confidence, decision-making skills, and effective communication. Participants learn how to advocate for themselves in work, education, and community settings.
Employment Services
Employment Services provide personalized job development and placement support based on each participant’s interests and abilities. Services include employer connections, interview preparation, job matching, and follow-up support. Ongoing guidance ensures long-term employment success.
Transportation
Transportation support helps participants access employment-related services, training, and activities. This service reduces barriers by ensuring reliable transportation to work, programs, and appointments. Support is tailored to individual needs and schedules.
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Pre-Employment Transition Services support students as they prepare for life after high school. Services focus on career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy, and postsecondary planning. Pre-ETS helps students build skills for a successful transition into employment or further education.
Personal Care Assistant (PCA)
Personal Care Assistant services provide support with daily living and personal care tasks. This assistance helps participants maintain independence while actively engaging in work, training, and community activities. Services are individualized based on functional needs and goals.
Youth Peer Mentoring Services (YPM)
Youth Peer Mentoring connects participants with trained peers who offer guidance, encouragement, and shared experiences. This service supports independence, confidence, and social skill development. Mentors help participants navigate challenges related to work, life skills, and self-advocacy.
Certified Business Technical Assistance and Consultation (CBTAC)
CBTAC services provide structured guidance for individuals and organizations seeking business support. Assistance includes planning, development, compliance, and operational strategies. Services are designed to promote sustainable growth and informed decision-making.
All services are provided in accordance with Vocational Rehabilitation eligibility and authorization.
Ready to Learn More?
If you’re interested in learning more about our services or exploring next steps, our team is here to help. We’re happy to answer questions, discuss eligibility, and provide guidance on available programs.
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